Indian tycoon's giant Vantara zoo announces 'reset', rethinks imports
- NEW DELHI: India's vast Vantara zoo, which calls itself the world's largest animal rescue centre, has announced a major reset under the former head of a global wildlife watchdog following sharp criticism of its operations.
- The overhaul follows concerns about its rapid acquisition of animals from around the world and questions about procedures for approving imports of protected species.
- Founded by Anant Ambani, son of billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, Vantara will shift away from importing animals and towards supporting conservation in their countries of origin, said John Scanlon, who was appoint
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- NEW DELHI: India's vast Vantara zoo, which calls itself the world's largest animal rescue centre, has announced a major reset under the former head of a global wildlife watchdog following sharp criticism of its operations.
- The overhaul follows concerns about its rapid acquisition of animals from around the world and questions about procedures for approving imports of protected species.
- Founded by Anant Ambani, son of billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, Vantara will shift away from importing animals and towards supporting conservation in their countries of origin, said John Scanlon, who was appoint
Sources: CNA